Fly Swap Interest At Saltwater Edge

[kickin' bass ass]

i dont fly fish,but i actually would like someone two showw me how to tye one.i think the flys are really pretty cool thing there usually,from what i've everseen,so f%^&in' small and detailed.it just intrigues me.I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO INTEREST IN FLY FISHING ,not trying to steal anyones secrets,just honestly intrigued.i could probably just buy a book but i learn better hands on and could ask about theory not just this is %^&( and this is *_*&&^

[BillyD]

Originally Posted by kickin' bass ass

i dont fly fish,but i actually would like someone two showw me how to tye one.i think the flys are really pretty cool thing there usually,from what i've everseen,so f%^&in' small and detailed.it just intrigues me.I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO INTEREST IN FLY FISHING ,not trying to steal anyones secrets,just honestly intrigued.i could probably just buy a book but i learn better hands on and could ask about theory not just this is %^&( and this is *_*&&^

Find some who can tie and ask them for a beginers lesson. I haven't met a tier so far, that would say no to a reasonable request of that nature. Saltwater flies like the ones I'd like to get a swap going for, don't need to be as precise as a tiny sweetwater dry fly. But on the other hand, you still require the basic techniques (no secrets) to whip up some on the most common Striper flies. I'd like to say "Hey, why bother with tying if you're not interested with the flyfishing" But, I do know a professional tier that doesn't flyfish so... it happens I guess. For me, I get a great deal of pleasure from hooking a keeper with my own creation.
BillyD

[kickin' bass ass]

thanks billy,if i attend a swap do you think icould hoke up with some one who could advise me in the right direction?

[kickin' bass ass]

thanks billy,if i attend a swap do you think icould hoke up with some one who could advise me in the right direction?

[BillyD]

I'm not sure you understand what a fly swap is. Other than what I have suggested, I really can't give you any more advice on the matter. Good luck.
BillyD

[zimmjas]

Originally Posted by Pete_G

I came real close to admitting defeat and ordering some normal length, greasy, stinky, bucktail this year. Probably should have.

For the moment though, the good stuff is back.

You did well!

[bauerman]

Hey Bill I can find time for the swap. I recieved the flies from your last swap Good job, hope this gets off the ground.

[BillyD]

Well then... This is starting to look like the makings of a swap I'll start pm-ing to see whom, that have posted can give it a serious go. Please spread the word. I think 12 tiers is a good number to cut it off at. So to all interested... By posting up that You're in along with the fly that you'd like to submit will lock you in. This will make sure we'll all get back a nice mix at the end. So post up early and get your selection locked in.
BillyD

[BillyD]

Got 2 pm's already So we're going to move this to an appropriately named thread.
BillyD